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P13 NMW

2012 Audi S3

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests33 (29 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.9%

Mileage

81,568 mi
Last recorded81,568 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 NMW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

29 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 81,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drive belt noisy

Fail 10 Nov 2025 81,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drive belt noisy

Pass 26 Sep 2025 68,250 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2025 68,246 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 74,483 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 74,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 61,980 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 64,349 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective 2x Exhaust mounts missing rubber inserts. One at rear also failing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All leaf spring clamps have opened slightly but not allowing for excessive movement.

Fail 13 Nov 2023 64,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective 2x Exhaust mounts missing rubber inserts. One at rear also failing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All leaf spring clamps have opened slightly but not allowing for excessive movement.

Pass 1 Sep 2023 55,437 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 55,082 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 51,471 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 49,668 miles

Both front tyres have scrubbing outer edges

Pass 17 May 2021 46,713 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 39,425 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 37,275 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 43,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 27,948 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 38,460 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 23,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jan 2018 33,862 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 13,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,247 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 10,154 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 30,756 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 8,337 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,728 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 6,107 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 24,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,395 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 18,179 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 14,607 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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P13 NMW is a 2012 Audi S3 in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.9%.

Across all 2012 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,758 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P13 NMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Audi S3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P13 NMW is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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